"The Ties That Bind" is a song written by

Clyde Otis Clyde Lovern Otis (September 11, 1924 – January 8, 2008) was an American songwriter and record producer, best known for his collaboration with singer Brook Benton, and for being one of the first African-American A&R executives at a major label. ...

and Vin Corso, and recorded by American

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artist

Don Williams Donald Ray Williams (May 27, 1939 – September 8, 2017) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and 2010 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Country Music Hall of Fame. He began his solo career in 1971, singing p ...

. It was released in December 1974 as the second and final single from the album '' Don Williams Vol. III''. The song reached number four on the ''

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'' Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart and number 2 on the Canadian ''RPM'' Country Tracks chart.

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1974 singles Don Williams songs Songs written by Clyde Otis ABC Records singles Dot Records singles 1974 songs {{1970s-country-song-stub